Tar Heel senators back Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Both of North Carolina’s U.S. senators have expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 as lawmakers consider regulating college athletics amid growing athlete compensation and conference expansion.
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 aims to regulate college athletics during a turbulent time as student-athletes pursue multi-million dollar deals and major conferences expand as TV properties. According to reporting, the measure has the support of both of North Carolina’s U.S. senators.